Teenager Rose Farley, 15, from Liverpool, who died after claims her drink was spiked at a social club

Detectives investigating the death of a teenager whose drink is feared to have been spiked with Ecstasy were quizzing a girl of 15 on suspicion of manslaughter today.

The youngster was arrested just 24 hours after Rose Farley, also 15, was laid to rest at an emotionally-charged funeral.

Rose, whose parents are close friends of England football captain Steve Gerrard his wife Alex, died on June 2 hours after attending an 18th birthday party at a social club in Liverpool.

Police are investigating claims her drink was spiked with a drug, or if she had taken some form of illegal substance. The results of toxicology tests will be released in the coming weeks to establish exactly how Rose died.

Today Merseyside Police confirmed the suspect, from the Kirkdale area of Liverpool, was being questioned on suspicion of unlawful killing and possession of a controlled substance with intent to supply.

Earlier this month two males, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old both from Everton, were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and supplying controlled drugs. They were questioned by detectives and released on bail pending further inquiries.

The tragedy occurred after Rose who attended North Liverpool Academy school left an 18-year-old’s birthday party at The Silverstrian on June 1.

At 5am she was taken by ambulance from her home in West Derby to Alder Hey children’s Hospital where she died on June 2.

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In the days leading up to the 18th birthday party police had issued a warning about potentially lethal 'pink ecstasy' tablets known as Dr Death which were being circulated around Liverpool.

Police are investigating Rose Farley's death after claims her drink was spiked at a party on Friday

Although police are investigating the claims that Rose’s drink may have been spiked they have stressed they are two separate inquiries.

On Thursday this week at the youngster’s funeral at St Mary’s Church in West Derby, her parents Chris, 43, and Lyn, 38, issued a statement describing their daughter as a 'bubbly, beautiful, vivacious and popular young woman'.

The statement added: 'The support for our family has been overwhelming and the love shown for Rose is so comforting.

'The funeral gives us a chance to remember how she enriched so many lives. She was a bubbly, beautiful, vivacious and popular young woman.'

Thousands have viewed a tribute page on Facebook to the popular teenager with many leaving tributes following her tragic death

'We are so grateful to everyone who has expressed sympathy, paid their respects or pledged money to the appeal set up in Rose’s memory and we would urge people to continue to make donations.

'In particular we would like thank the staff at Alder Hey, especially those from the bereavement unit whose support and expertise has been outstanding.'

Within nine days an online fundraising bid on the website Just Giving has received widespread support and raised more than £4,000.

Former Eastenders actress Samantha Womack and her husband Mark donated £100 along with further gifts from DJ Lee Butler and members of Liverpool FC fan Michael Shields’ family.

Rose's father Mr Farley has occasionally worked as a bodyguard to Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard, pictured with his wife Alex who is good friends with Mr Farley's new wife, Kelly

The Farley’s family solicitor David Kirwan said: 'Family members are still understandably distressed and grief-stricken.

'How would anyone feel if as parents they had lost their 15-year-old child? 'It’s something you never dream of happening. You bring children into the world and you presume they will outlive you.

'It’s bad enough to lose a child at any age, but when they’re a teenager and they’ve not had time to blossom, it’s awful. For Chris and Lynn it’s a huge open wound. They are going through a very bad time.'

An inquest into Rose’s death has been opened and adjourned.

Rose Farley's death came shortly after police in Merseyside issued warnings about the sale of ecstasy on the streets in the area

Shocking: Rose was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital after she fell ill, and died there hours later